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Originally Posted by Felix The Assassin
Actually this increase has been planned, the military said we cannot accommodate ATM, let us prepare for a Spring 09 accession. Just so happens the new guy is getting credit from you already? LOL! Furthermore, Iraq is on the down swing, a people voted in government is in place, Gw's time-line for planned withdrawal is nearing, events are at or about where they need to be, and to our distress, there is no immediate plan for long term billeting of US forces there. However, the funding to complete the training and stagging facility was issued and there is a spot where up-to a few modern I or S BCTs can be rapidly placed into action if need be.
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So wait, 8 years later, almost a decade, Bush suddenly figured out where he needed to send the troops? And timed it just as his term was up? If so, I can add that to the list of his major F-ups.